Ashes
“It's not just your memory that can play tricks on you.”
Synopsis
One-time hard man Frank Barron is barely recognisable now he’s been afflicted with Alzheimer's, but when his estranged son Jamie visits him in hospital he realises the extra stress Frank is put under and decides to break him out in the hope of returning him to his family. As the two travel across the country, beginning to bond along the way, it soon transpires that both Frank and Jamie are at odds with their past.
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ASHES - Official UK DVD Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-12-21
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mat Whitecross
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Viragh
- Original Score
- Ilan Eshkeri, Tim Wheeler
- Original Title
- Ashes
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- CinemaNX, Fiesta Productions, Isle of Man Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mat Whitecross
Paul Viragh, Mat Whitecross
Ilan Eshkeri, Tim Wheeler
Christopher Ross
Peter Christelis
Guy Berryman, Jon Buckland, Will Champion, Steve Christian, Esther Douglas
Department Leadership Roster
Mat Whitecross
Director
Paul Viragh
Screenplay
Christopher Ross
Director of Photography
Tom Bowyer
Production Design
Esther Douglas
Producer
Fiona Neilson
Producer
Julia Valentine
Producer
Peter Christelis
Editor
Liza Bracey
Costume Design
Ilan Eshkeri
Original Music Composer
Tim Wheeler
Original Music Composer
Mat Whitecross
Writer
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Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ashes
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What is Ashes about?
One-time hard man Frank Barron is barely recognisable now he’s been afflicted with Alzheimer's, but when his estranged son Jamie visits him in hospital he realises the extra stress Frank is put under and decides to break him out in the hope of returning him to his family. As the two travel across the country, beginning to bond along the way, it soon transpires that both Frank and Jamie are at odds with their past.
Who directed Ashes?
Ashes was directed by Mat Whitecross.
Who stars in Ashes?
The principal cast of Ashes includes Jim Sturgess, Ray Winstone, Lesley Manville, Luke Evans, Jodie Whittaker.
When was Ashes released and how long is it?
Ashes was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Ashes?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ashes was composed by Ilan Eshkeri, Tim Wheeler.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ashes?
Ashes holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).